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... Manual for Printing 4 Printer Parts 8 Printer parts...8 Front...8 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Tray Feed Area...11 Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside 12 Carriage...13 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...14 Control Panel...15 Vents...18 Control Panel 19 Turning the Printer On and Off 19 Printer Modes...21 Switching Modes...26...
... Manual for Printing 4 Printer Parts 8 Printer parts...8 Front...8 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Tray Feed Area...11 Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside 12 Carriage...13 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...14 Control Panel...15 Vents...18 Control Panel 19 Turning the Printer On and Off 19 Printer Modes...21 Switching Modes...26...
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... 127 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 128 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 129 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 134 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 135 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 138 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot 142 Roll Holder Set...143 Attaching Accessories to the...
... 127 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 128 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 129 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 134 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 135 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 138 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot 142 Roll Holder Set...143 Attaching Accessories to the...
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Contents Sharing the Printer in Windows 568 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 570 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 571 Network Setting (Macintosh 572 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 572 Configuring the Printer ... Measured Ambient Light 608 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 611 Ink Tanks...613 Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 Printhead...622 Checking the Print Quality...622 Improving the Print Quality...
Contents Sharing the Printer in Windows 568 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 570 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 571 Network Setting (Macintosh 572 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 572 Configuring the Printer ... Measured Ambient Light 608 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 611 Ink Tanks...613 Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 Printhead...622 Checking the Print Quality...622 Improving the Print Quality...
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... not light up 656 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 656 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 656 Cannot print over a network 657 Cannot connect the printer to the network 657 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 658 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
... not light up 656 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 656 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 656 Cannot print over a network 657 Cannot connect the printer to the network 657 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 658 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
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...679 If the Printer makes a strange sound 682 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 682 Other problems 683 The printer consumes a lot of ink 683 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...683 Paper is not cut straight...683 Paper ...paper 684 The printer does not go on...684 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 684 Cannot Load Sheets...684 Ink level detection...685 Error Message 687 Responding to Messages 687 Responding to Error Messages 687 Error Messages...689 Messages regarding paper 691 Paper Mismatch...
...679 If the Printer makes a strange sound 682 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 682 Other problems 683 The printer consumes a lot of ink 683 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...683 Paper is not cut straight...683 Paper ...paper 684 The printer does not go on...684 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 684 Cannot Load Sheets...684 Ink level detection...685 Error Message 687 Responding to Messages 687 Responding to Error Messages 687 Error Messages...689 Messages regarding paper 691 Paper Mismatch...
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... is empty...700 Roll feed unit err...700 No Roll Feed Unit...700 Messages regarding ink 701 Ink Level: Check...701 No ink tank loaded...701 Ink insufficient...702 Ink tank is empty...703 Ink tank error...703 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 703 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 708 No maintenance cartridge...
... is empty...700 Roll feed unit err...700 No Roll Feed Unit...700 Messages regarding ink 701 Ink Level: Check...701 No ink tank loaded...701 Ink insufficient...702 Ink tank is empty...703 Ink tank error...703 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 703 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 708 No maintenance cartridge...
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...12) e. Roll Paper Unit Cover Open this unit manually. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. Control Panel Use this unit. j. Roll Feed Unit Load rolls in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.11) c. Ink Tank Cover Open this slot when loading heavyweight paper. (→P.11) h. Cutter Unit...-bladed cutter for automatic cutting of roll paper. Ejection Guide Supports paper as needed. (→P.10) b. Also, use this cover to replace Ink Tank. (→P.14) 8 Printer Parts g. d. Top Cover Open this cover to load sheets in this panel to operate the printer and check...
...12) e. Roll Paper Unit Cover Open this unit manually. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. Control Panel Use this unit. j. Roll Feed Unit Load rolls in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.11) c. Ink Tank Cover Open this slot when loading heavyweight paper. (→P.11) h. Cutter Unit...-bladed cutter for automatic cutting of roll paper. Ejection Guide Supports paper as needed. (→P.10) b. Also, use this cover to replace Ink Tank. (→P.14) 8 Printer Parts g. d. Top Cover Open this cover to load sheets in this panel to operate the printer and check...
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Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Vacuum holes on the Platen. c. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during printing. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in supplying the paper. e. f. g. Paper Retainer Important in detecting the ...
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Vacuum holes on the Platen. c. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during printing. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in supplying the paper. e. f. g. Paper Retainer Important in detecting the ...
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Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Printer Parts 13 Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. c. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. It serves a key role in place. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing. b. Carriage Printer parts a.
Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Printer Parts 13 Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. c. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. It serves a key role in place. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing. b. Carriage Printer parts a.
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... be used in the printer (→P.613) is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the side. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of ink in place and protects it. Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in various colors. c. b. Open or close the lever when replacing an... Ink Tank. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is no ink left . • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. Ink Tank Cartridges of the Ink Tank as ...
... be used in the printer (→P.613) is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the side. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of ink in place and protects it. Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in various colors. c. b. Open or close the lever when replacing an... Ink Tank. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is no ink left . • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. Ink Tank Cartridges of the Ink Tank as ...
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... displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off . Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. b. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Shows whether the Tray or Front Paper Feed Slot is...
... displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off . Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. b. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Shows whether the Tray or Front Paper Feed Slot is...
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...;P.19) p. k. ▲ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (→P.126) Menu mode: Press this key to display information about ink, paper, and so on. (→P.61) You can access the previous instruction screen. o. Load/Eject Button You can access the next instruction screen. The corresponding...
...;P.19) p. k. ▲ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (→P.126) Menu mode: Press this key to display information about ink, paper, and so on. (→P.61) You can access the previous instruction screen. o. Load/Eject Button You can access the next instruction screen. The corresponding...
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Printer Parts 17 Stop Button Hold down this button for example, you can press any button to cancel print jobs in Sleep mode, you can hold down for at least a second to wake the printer and bring it online or of instructions on loading sheets, for one second to pause the current screen. Printer parts q. Note • When the printer is in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of ine again.
Printer Parts 17 Stop Button Hold down this button for example, you can press any button to cancel print jobs in Sleep mode, you can hold down for at least a second to wake the printer and bring it online or of instructions on loading sheets, for one second to pause the current screen. Printer parts q. Note • When the printer is in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of ine again.
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...the printer. Press the Power button to turn on 1. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . The printer will now start up ... The printer goes online in the following situations. Please wait. Take action as needed...not installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.625) • Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.614) • "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit ...
...the printer. Press the Power button to turn on 1. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . The printer will now start up ... The printer goes online in the following situations. Please wait. Take action as needed...not installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.625) • Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.614) • "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit ...
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..., you can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. • Submenus Submenus are displayed regarding ink and paper information. Jobs can be processed, such as follows: • Online The printer is ready to conserve power if it was originally online), the...
..., you can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. • Submenus Submenus are displayed regarding ink and paper information. Jobs can be processed, such as follows: • Online The printer is ready to conserve power if it was originally online), the...
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... the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.620) Control Panel • Online lamp (→P.15) Lit when the printer is displayed here. Any warning messages are displayed. Control...
... the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.620) Control Panel • Online lamp (→P.15) Lit when the printer is displayed here. Any warning messages are displayed. Control...
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... Screen The printer status is indicated by the error code and Call for assistance. 24 Printer Parts Turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp (→P.15) Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp (→P.15) Flashes...; Bottom Level of the Display Screen The corrective actions are displayed here. • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.620) Control Panel • Message lamp (→P.15) Lit when warning messages are displayed here on again. •...
... Screen The printer status is indicated by the error code and Call for assistance. 24 Printer Parts Turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp (→P.15) Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp (→P.15) Flashes...; Bottom Level of the Display Screen The corrective actions are displayed here. • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.620) Control Panel • Message lamp (→P.15) Lit when warning messages are displayed here on again. •...
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...but cannot be displayed all at once. (→P.30) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of the Control Panel Main menu Menu items and settings Control Panel Main menu (during printing can be displayed while you select...of options that are displayed on the rst line and items in this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.61) Printer Parts 25 If a scroll bar is shown at right, the menu is...
...but cannot be displayed all at once. (→P.30) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of the Control Panel Main menu Menu items and settings Control Panel Main menu (during printing can be displayed while you select...of options that are displayed on the rst line and items in this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.61) Printer Parts 25 If a scroll bar is shown at right, the menu is...
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... Menu mode. Press the Information button to Menu mode as information on the status, the printer switches to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Printer Status When the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to restore the previous mode. Ofine Switches to...
... Menu mode. Press the Information button to Menu mode as information on the status, the printer switches to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Printer Status When the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to restore the previous mode. Ofine Switches to...
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... and submenus. However, for settings that is made up of roll paper left Printer Parts 29 You can check the following information in submenus. • Ink levels • Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Size and type of paper that are also available in the printer driver, the values specied in...
... and submenus. However, for settings that is made up of roll paper left Printer Parts 29 You can check the following information in submenus. • Ink levels • Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Size and type of paper that are also available in the printer driver, the values specied in...